The Alphabet’s Wing has published its OpenSky drone steering application in the United States, aimed at facilitating UAV operators – whether they are individuals or corporations – to understand where they can fly without falling from the FAA and other rules. The application initially made its debut in 2019, but was originally available only in Australia.
Now, with the contributions of the FAA, the delivery company of drones belonging to the alphabet spreads this in the United States. OpenSky will be available on iOS and Android, as a free download.
“It’s often difficult for drone operators to determine where they can and can not fly,” says the wing. “OpenSky is the simplest and fastest way to view rules and regulations in Drones, so you can take confidence that it means flying a single drone or a whole fleet”.
In theory, drones are not intended to be usable in restricted flight areas. You should not be able to fly – or even near an airport, for example. All the same, knowing that, for sure, can be delicate and the sanctions taken by the Federal Aviation Authority to make it clear (and getting caught) can be rigid.
Most modern drone control applications have some kind of locking system that prevents them from being used to drive a drone in a restricted area. Wing’s OpenSky, however, go further, with full flight planning for recreational and commercial drones. After entering an address or choosing your current location, the application will calculate a flight memory for the specific drone you use.
“You only see the airspace rules that apply to your specific drone operation,” explains the wing, “so you can trust your flight plan.”
For amateurs, it’s probably enough to keep them out of trouble and OpenSky also signals things like time-based restrictions. For pilots who need to access an overriding airspace, OpenSky is actually an approved provider of real-time access to controlled airspace. Now, via the application, drone operators in the United States can also request an authorization from the FAA.
The wing, of course, has its own planes of current drones. The alphabet subsidiary – which has been spun on Google X Labs – is running delivery tests, using its drones to transport foods and other elements in selected urban areas. At present, there is a service in Logan & Canberra in Australia, southwest of Virginia in the United States and Helsinki, Finland, with customized drones, able to reduce a small delivery box. their rolling work.
